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June 15, 2021

Airborne-Unmanned 06.08.21: UAV Aerial Refuel!, Embry-Riddle, Eve-Helisul Partne

Also: NAV CANADA Drone App, Kittyhawk.io=Aloft, SpaceX Cargo Craft, Safety Program Collaboration

For the first time in history, the Navy and Boeing have demonstrated air-to-air refueling using an unmanned aircraft – the Boeing-owned MQ-25 T1 test asset – to refuel another aircraft. During a test flight June 4, MQ-25 T1 successfully extended the hose and drogue from its Navy-issued aerial refueling store (ARS) and safely transferred jet fuel to a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, demonstrating the MQ-25 Stingray's ability to carry out its primary aerial refueling mission. Embry-Riddle Aeronautic

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Airborne 06.09.21: Bezos To Launch, Stupid Pilot Trick, UAV Aerial Refueling

Also: 1st Black Aviatrix, Rescue Helicopter on SAF, Runway Safety Town Hall, S-TEC 3100

Jeff Bezos' Instagram post says it all... "Ever since I was five years old, I’ve dreamed of traveling to space. On July 20th, I will take that journey with my brother. The greatest adventure, with my best friend. #GradatimFerociter" Blue Origin has confirmed that Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark will join the auction winner on New Shepard’s first human flight on July 20th.  The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the pilot of a small plane that flew at approximately 300 feet over crowds a

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.15.21)

Aero Linx: Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Founded in 2020, the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring individuals who have uniquely contributed to Indiana’s rich legacy of aviation achievement through service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. The purpose of the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is to preserve and memorialize the outstanding accomplishments of enshrinees.  The goal is to inspire others to appreciate and honor Indiana’s aviation legacy and the men and women who created it. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates on tax deductible membership dues and contributions.  The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)(

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.15.21): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities that are located on the landing airport, have a  discrete ground-to-air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.15.21)

"The Special Olympics Airlift is an incredible opportunity for the aviation community to give athletes from across the country a memorable experience while getting to the Games. Textron's support of the Airlift is a great example of their commitment to making a real difference." Source: From a Peyton Manning statement, as he joins Textron Aviation to promote the 2022 Special Olympics Airlift. The legendary quarterback has signed on as honorary chair of the event, encouraging aircraft owners to participate in the massive Airlift scheduled to transport thousands of athletes and coaches to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games next year in Orlando, Fla.

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